Saturday 4th July, 2009
British and Irish Lions win
Newstalk ZBThe British and Irish Lions have avoided their first series whitewash against South Africa in 118 years with a 28-9 win over South Africa in the third and final test at Ellis Park.
Britain awaiting news of Iran staff
Loughborough Echo2009 Britain is still seeking clarification from Iran over the fate of detained British Embassy staff after one was said by his lawyer to be facing trial for "acting against national...
Martin calls for release of aid workers
RTE NewsThe Minister for Foreign Affairs has called for the immediate release of two aid workers who were kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region yesterday. The two Goal workers, 32-year-old Sharon Commins from...
Irish government seeks release of 2 female aid workers kidnapped in Darfur
Sun-SentinelDublin , Ireland — The head of an Irish humanitarian aid agency appealed Saturday for the release of two of its employees kidnapped in Darfur. John O'Shea, chief executive of GOAL, said...
Ireland still on top in Eglinton
RTEIreland finished day two of their opening Intercontinental Cup match in a strong position against Kenya in Eglinton. Resuming on 323 for seven after a rain-affected first day at Woodvale Road, the...
Ireland seeks release of Darfur aid workers
Gadsden TimesJohn O'Shea, chief executive of GOAL, said the group had not heard from the abductors of Irishwoman Sharon Commins, 32, and her Ugandan colleague, Hilda Kuwuki, 42. The international peacekeeping...
Ireland seeks release of Darfur aid workers
Find LawThe head of an Irish humanitarian aid agency appealed Saturday for the release of two of its employees kidnapped in Darfur. John O'Shea, chief executive of GOAL, said the group...
Hession wins 200m race in Cork
RTEPaul Hession was victorious in the 200metre event at the 58th annual Cork City Sports at the Mardyke Arena. The man from Athenry won in a time of 20.45 seconds, having earlier finished second in the...
Talks on electricians' strike break down
RTE NewsEfforts at the Labour Relations Commission to reach agreement between the electricians' union, the TEEU and employers have broken down. The two sides had been hoping to avert a threatened strike by...
Overseas aid budget to be rebranded
Loughborough Echo2009 Overseas aid is to be rebranded in a bid to raise public awareness at home and abroad and help maintain support for spending during the downturn, the Government said. The Department...
Dept confirms flu vaccine plans
RTE NewsThe Department of Health has confirmed plans to make the swine flu vaccine available nationwide in the autumn. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said up to 7.7m treaments should be available for...
Tower block fire victims identified
Loughborough Echo2009 Five of the six victims who perished when a blaze ripped through their tower block have been named by police. The identifications came as attention focused on whether escape routes and...
Serena top in Williams' sister act
Loughborough Echo2009 Serena Williams won the battle for sibling supremacy in the women's Wimbledon final. The 27-year-old American beat her older sister Venus 7-6, 6-2. Serena fell to her knees on the...
Charity chief appeals for aid workers' release
Breaking News.ieThe head of the charity whose aid workers were kidnapped in Darfur tonight appealed for their safe return.Goal chief executive John O’Shea said he was very concerned for the welfare of Sharon...
Appeal over mystery head injuries
BBCDetectives in Coleraine are trying to establish how a man received head injuries which left him critically ill in hospital.The man, who is in his 50s, was found in the Killowen area of the town at...
Pat's go into Dublin derby with five injuries
Irish ExaminerSt Patrick's Athletic entertain Shamrock Rovers in tonight's League of Ireland Premier Division clash at the Richmond Park. For the Saints, Mark Quigley is out with a broken jaw and joins Damien...
Streets at a halt for Pride march
Loughborough Echo2009 London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. Sarah Brown, the Prime Minister's...
Questions asked over escape routes
Loughborough Echo2009 Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. Three young...
Embassy employee in Iran charged
Loughborough Echo2009 The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". Lawyer Abdolsamad Khorramshahi said...
Treasury orders review of quangos
Loughborough Echo2009 The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. ...
Ambassador to seek release of hostages
Breaking News.ieIreland’s ambassador in Cairo is on his way to Khartoum to help free two aid workers kidnapped in Darfur, officials confirmed today.The Department of Foreign Affairs said the envoy was urgently...
Army make safe suspect device in Dublin
Breaking News.ieThe Army Bomb Disposal Unit have made safe a viable device in Dublin.The device was found in the front garden of a house in Cranog Close, Ballymun having failed to detonate.The Gardaí called in the...
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